Question

Two pipes move the same amount of ideal fluid in the same amount of time. One pipe has a 2 in. diameter; the other has a 3 in. diameter. In which pipe is the fluid pressure higher, assuming that all other conditions are the same?a) 3-in. pipe b) 2-in. pipe c) same pressure in both d) cannot be determined for an ideal fluid

Answer 1

a) 3-in. pipe

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that

Fluid flow is in same amount in the same time it means that volume flow rate is same for the pipes

Volume flow rate

Q = A V

A=Area ,V=Velocity

`A=(\pi)/(4)d^2`

If diameter d is more then the velocity will be less for same volume flow rate .We also Know that if pressure is more then the velocity will be less.

The second pipe 3 in diameter having more diameter then the velocity will be less but the pressure will be more.

That is why the 3 in diameter is having more pressure than 2 in diameter pipe.

Therefore the answer will be a.

a) 3-in diameter pipe